Oxygenation Terms

Question 1

Dyspnea

Answer 1

describes respirations that require excessive effort, such as is common in clients who smoke, suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or have been diagnosed with asthma.

Question 2

Stridor

Answer 2

are harsh, loud, high-pitched sounds auscultated on inspiration that signal narrowing of the upper airway or presence of a foreign body in the airway.

Question 3

Wheeze

Answer 3

is a continuous, high-pitched squeak or musical sound made as air moves through narrowed or partially obstructed airway passages.

Question 4

Fremitus

Answer 4

vibration of the chest wall that can be palpated during the physical examination.

Question 5

Common signs of Hypoxia

Answer 5

Anxiety, restlessness, confusion, or drowsiness. Hyperactivity is not associated with hypoxia. Other common symptoms of hypoxia are dyspnea, elevated blood pressure with small pulse pressure, increased respiratory and pulse rates, pallor, and cyanosis.

Question 6

Hypoxia

Answer 6

Hypoxia is a condition in which an inadequate amount of oxygen is available to cells.

Question 7

Perfusion

Answer 7

refers to the process by which oxygenated capillary blood passes through body tissues.

Question 8

Atelectasis

Answer 8

refers to collapsed alveoli.

Question 9

bronchospasm

Answer 9

When allergic responses take place in the lungs, breathing difficulties are far more severe. Small airways become edematous, mucus production increases, and inflammatory chemical mediators cause bronchospasm.